The Hamilton County Board of Elections is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Associate and the window is open NOW through 12/24/2020 to apply! Read below to learn more about the position and for how to apply!
JOB POSTING -From December 11 to December 24, 2020
Send resume or contact: Sally Krisel, Deputy Director at the Hamilton County Board of Elections, sally.krisel@boe.hamiltoncountyohio.gov – 513/632-7011
TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR/DEPUTY DIRECTOR
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides administrative support to Director/Deputy Director and Board Members and serves as initial contact for the general public, candidates and campaigns
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides administrative support to Director/Deputy Director
- Creates and maintains yearly election schedule, candidate/issue listing by election, elected officials list and county central committee lists
- Receives requests for information and complaints, evaluates and resolves or refers to appropriate administrator or other staff member
- Distributes candidate and issue petition forms and filing instruction/information
- Answers questions from candidates or political subdivisions regarding candidate and issue filing requirements and forms
- Receives, reviews and processes candidate and issue petitions and prepares petitions for checking
- Answers questions regarding tax levies, bond issues, initiative/referendum petitions, charter amendments, and local options
- Completes required ballot documents regarding candidates and issues
- Works with overlapping counties to report combined election results for reporting to the Ohio SOS
- Proofreads ballot materials, ballot language, sample ballots and candidate information lists
- Prepares and submits election advertisements and legal notices for publication
- Coordinates and tracks public record requests
- Processes requests from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control
- Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be a registered and active voter of the State of Ohio
- General knowledge of the function and duties of the Hamilton County Board of Elections
- Ability to work both independently and part of a team
- Basic knowledge of general office equipment and computers; specifically experience in Microsoft Office is preferable
- Ability to work extended hours
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Sit for extended periods of time
- Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching
- Repetitive movement of hands and fingers (typing and/or writing)
- May be required to lift a maximum of thirty pounds
